Announcements

Employees who are parents of undergraduate arts and science, business, and leadership studies students may present their diplomas to them at the May commencement ceremony. Employee family members of students in other schools may also be able to present diplomas. To present a diploma, please complete this form by March 27.

Asphalt paving will take place on campus on March 23 near two locations: Pitt Field and the Student Activities Center. These areas have been marked with cones to provide work access and help alert the campus community. Please use caution when traveling near these locations, whether walking or driving.

The Undergraduate Research Committee (URC) invites nominations for the 2026 Outstanding Mentor/Supervisor Award. This award is given to A&S faculty members with an exemplary record in mentoring and/or supervising students working on research and creative projects outside of the classroom. To be eligible, mentors and supervisors must have at least one student presenting at this year's A&S Student Symposium.

Faculty, chairs/program coordinators, and students can nominate. Please write no more than one page explaining why the nominee is deserving of the award.

Please send nominations to Jon Dattelbaum, A&S associate dean, at jdattelb@richmond.edu with "2026 Outstanding Mentor/Supervisor Nomination" in the subject line. Nominations are due no later than noon on Friday, March 27.

The Cultural Affairs Committee seeks to fund cultural events that have the potential to generate broad-based interest within the University community. Applications must have the support of one or more University departments/programs to be considered. All members of the University community, including student organizations, may submit applications for funding. All successful grant applicants must submit a final report to the committee detailing how grant funds were used by the end of the academic year in which the event takes place. View the full guidelines.

The application deadline is March 25, 2026, for events taking place in the 2026–27 academic year. All application materials, including letters of support, must be submitted here.

For more information, please contact Jon Park (chair) at jpark@richmond.edu.